This detached 4-bedroom family home offers remarkable views and abundant outdoor space, situated in the historic village of Turvey, North Bedfordshire. Designed in the mid-1950s for senior engineers working on the M1 project, this residence has been cherished by the same family for almost half a century. With extensive front and back gardens stretching approximately 120 feet, there is significant potential for extension or renovation to meet growing household needs.
Located just 13 miles from both Milton Keynes and Northampton, and only 10 miles from the M1, connectivity to major towns is exceptional. Bedford, known for its prestigious Harpur Trust schools and fast rail links to London (under 40 minutes), is a short 8-mile drive away. The nearby market town of Olney, with an array of dining options, shops, and supermarkets, is easily accessible at around 3.5 miles from your doorstep. For families, the secondary school catchment area includes Sharnbrook.
Despite its small size, Turvey boasts several local amenities set along a picturesque High Street that features a Benedictine Abbey and a Grade I-listed Saxon church. Within walking distance are two shops, a post office, a butcher’s shop, and two traditional pubs located near the scenic River Great Ouse. The vibrant community center hosts various events throughout the year while the village hall provides cultural activities for residents. Families will appreciate the nearby primary school and playing fields.
Barleycroft’s unique charm lies not only in its history but also in the possibilities it presents for future owners. The property offers generous opportunities to personalize spaces; particularly noteworthy is the expansive garden room adjoining the kitchen that could be transformed into an open-concept living area if desired. Neighbors have successfully maximized their properties by creating loft conversions or extending outward into their ample gardens.
The interior features original oak parquet flooring throughout much of the ground level and an inviting sitting room with bay windows that opens onto French doors leading to a delightful terrace covered in wisteria and roses—ideal for seasonal gatherings or quiet evenings outside.
The garden itself measures an impressive SE-facing 170 ft by 45 ft, providing an ideal outdoor environment for both relaxation and recreation with ample room for play or gardening projects. Mature trees provide shade while colorful blossoms bring life to springtime afternoons—a perfect backdrop that can inspire further landscaping projects or even an outdoor workspace.
With such rich potential for enhancement alongside its enviable location in a friendly community setting filled with amenities and natural beauty, Barley
